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Snow is falling across London as a cold weather warning is forecast for the capital. All the pictures and video with live updates here.

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The brand new Essex bridge that’s ‘connecting communities for the first time in years’

The old bridge was closed in 2022 after someone 'fell through' it

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Amazon Prime Video to make massive change in huge quality boost to subscribers

Amazon Prime Video is set to implement a massive improvement in a huge boost to subscribers.

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The leafy and historic village among the best neighbourhoods in the area

It's loved for its historic landmarks and great commuter links

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LIVE updates as all-day major disruption hits trains to and from Paddington

Train services to and from Paddington on the Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway and Heathrow Express are facing major disruption today (January 6).

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Ofcom statement over concerns Grok on X is producing ‘sexualised’ images of children

Elon Musk's social media site X is under fire after ⁠its AI chatbot, Grok, produced undressed images of people.

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Gallows Corner works captured by drone photographer for the first time in 2026

A photographer has captured the Gallows Corner works for the first time in 2026, with crews appearing to focus on the A127 end of the flyover structure.

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Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint

Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.

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Teens laughed and took selfies after beating man to death near King's Cross station

Three teenagers from Brixton, Dagenham and Tottenham posed for selfies after killing a homeless man near King’s Cross station.

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Person in hospital after crash on residential road in Dagenham

One person is being treated in hospital after a crash in Lodge Avenue, Dagenham.

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The Barking & Dagenham neighbourhood named the best in the borough to live in

The 'golden' Barking & Dagenham neighbourhood that is the best area in the borough to live in has been named by The Telegraph.

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As it happened - Emergency services respond to crash in Dagenham road

Emergency services have been called to a crash in Lodge Avenue, Dagenham.

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British Gas issue warning to 54,000 homes as temperatures set to plummet even lower

British Gas has issued a warning as temperatures across the UK are set to plummet below freezing next week,

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'Surprising' £2 Aldi hack that prevents icy driveways according to motoring experts

Select Car Leasing has revealed a surprising household item that can be purchased at Aldi for £2 that is perfect for preventing icy driveways.

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'Fire alert' suspends Tube line causing 'severe delays'

The Jubilee Line is part suspended and facing "severe delays" after an earlier "fire alert" at North Greenwich.

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Shocking 48 hours of violence in London sees two shootings and 'multiple stabbings'

Five people are in hospital after a horror 48 hours in London which saw two shootings and "multiple stabbings".

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Surprise Google update could bring massive change for Gmail users

A surprise Google update could bring a massive change for Gmail users very, very soon.

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Little Mix's Jesy Nelson emotional as she shares babies' devastating diagnosis

Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has been left devastated after sharing the heartbreaking diagnosis given to her twins.

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Police issue update after woman 'shot with air rifle' in Chadwell Heath

Police have issued an update after a woman in her 50s was shot in Chadwell Heath.

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Anthony Joshua breaks silence following devastating car crash in Nigeria

Boxer Anthony Joshua spoke out on social media for the first time following a devastating car crash in Nigeria that left him injured.